Social Science​/Humanities Research Associate III - Texas Center DisabilityStudies

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Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III - Texas Center for Disability Studies

Office of the Associate Dean for Research

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Oct 01, 2026

Expected to Continue Until Oct 31, 2027

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

This position will work on the Identifying and Distinguishing Early indicators of Autism in Latino children (IDEAL) study to administer assessments, manage participant data, and conduct bilingual family outreach to advance research on early autism indicators in Latino children.

• Administer developmental, language, behavioral, and autism assessments to children and families. Follow study protocols and project-specific fidelity procedures. Enter data into REDCap and other project databases.
• Conduct bilingual (English and Spanish) participant outreach, coordinate scheduling, and provide direct family communication to support enrollment and retention.
• Code video and/or audio session recordings. Complete inter-rater reliability checks as assigned.
• Support day-to-day lab operations (e.g., supporting training, materials prep, session logistics).
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, communication sciences and disorders, human development, or other related field with at least 4 years of related experience. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Ability to work directly with young children and families. Ability to commit to a full-time, in-person position. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Values the contributions of others in the work environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Master's Degree in psychology, social work communication sciences and disorders, human development, or other related field with at least 3 years of related experience. Prior research experience, particularly with developmental disabilities or autism. Experience with REDCap or similar data management systems. Experience or coursework related to child development, assessment, or clinical psychology

$50,000 - $60,000 - depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• M-F, Flexible between 8am-6pm

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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